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World’s largest shock tunnel

This is the world’s largest shock tunnel.

It is possible to conduct a test in a simulated re-entry environment using a 50 cm size model.

Moreover, using a model that measures up to around 2 m, it is possible to conduct tests on combined cycle engines and SCRAM jet engines that are fueled by hydrogen gas.

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    • Department

    Space Technology Directorate I
    Installation location

    Kakuda Space Center
    Test conditions

    Test airflow stagnation enthalpy: Maximum of 25 MJ/kg
    Test airflow stagnation pressure: Maximum of 150 MJ/kg
    Test airflow duration： more than 2 milliseconds

    Nozzle exit diameter: 1,200 mm

    Number of tests: 1.5 times/day

    Measurements

    		 Data recording system: 250 channels Maximum sampling frequencies: 1 MHz Optical measuring device: Schlieren device

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